Join the Dots vs PlayIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Join the Dots
This educational game helps preschoolers develop thinking, memory, and attention by connecting numbered or lettered dots to reveal hidden dinosaur pictures. Once revealed, children can color the images with a customizable palette. It offers three engaging game modes for early learning.
- Connect points by numbers or letters
- Reveal hidden dinosaur pictures
- Color revealed images
- Customizable color palette
- Three learning modes: numbers, letters, coloring
- Hints for incorrect choices
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Dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago, long before our ancestors emerged on the face of the planet. These amazing animals boggle our imagination by their variety and size. Some were small like modern lizards, others as huge as a multi-storey building. Some were predators, for example the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaurus, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, while others were herbivorous - like the Diplodocus, Ankylosaurus and Iguanodon. Some species could fly, some lived in water, but most of them walked on the ancient land. Dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic era, which is subdivided into three periods: Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. Today, archaeologists study the remains of these animals and can only assume how they looked and lived. Features: ◦ Connect points by numbers or letters ◦ When points are connected, you will see the silhouette of a hidden picture ◦ Once all the points have been connected, you can color the picture ◦ Choosing a wrong symbol three times in a row will bring up a tip ◦ Blue, orange, green or pink stars make the game even more exciting ◦ Easy-to-use palette that allows you to put together your own unique set of colors ◦ Colored pictures automatically saved on closing the program Connect points is a learning puzzle for small children. It helps develop thinking, improve memory and attention. The application has three game modes: by numbers, letters and coloring. Game modes with letters and numbers will be useful for kindergarten and pre-K kids. Connecting by numbers will help to easily memorize the order of numbers and learn to count. To do this, you need to consecutively connect circles with numbers starting from 1. As you connect circles in the right order, the silhouette of a hidden picture will become more and more visible. If three points are chosen incorrectly, a tip will pop up. Once all the points are fully connected, the picture will become fully visible and you’ll be able to color it. Those studying the alphabet can choose to connect points by letters. It is important that children know letters as early as possible, since it is essential for learning to read and write. But knowing the order of letters in the alphabet is also very important! This can be achieved by connecting circles with letters in the right sequence. The coloring mode will be especially appreciated by young artists. In this mode, you can proceed to coloring pictures without connecting points. To make the process even more exciting, you can change any predefined color. To do this, press and hold the paint bucket and choose the necessary color from the palette.
PlayIQ
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Welcome to PlayIQ – Kids Learning & Fun Games, the ultimate learning and arcade app designed specially for kids! Our goal is simple — to make learning fun, interactive, and exciting through a collection of colorful mini-games that improve memory, logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Learn Through Play PlayIQ combines education with entertainment so that kids can explore new skills while having fun. From math puzzles to logic challenges, every game is crafted to boost brain power in an enjoyable way. Game Categories Math Games – Learn addition, subtraction, and number recognition. Memory Games – Sharpen focus and concentration. Puzzle Games – Solve shape, color, and logic puzzles. Arcade Fun – Enjoy kid-friendly classics with no violence or ads. Creative Play – Engage imagination through colors, patterns, and fun challenges. Features Safe for Kids: No ads, no harmful content — 100% child-friendly. Educational & Fun: Every game is designed to help children think, learn, and play. Colorful Design: Bright graphics and cheerful sounds keep kids engaged. Offline Mode: Play anytime, anywhere — no Wi-Fi needed. Progress Tracking: Watch your child’s skills grow with each game. Multilingual Support: Simple English instructions for easy understanding. Why Parents Love PlayIQ Parents can relax knowing their kids are playing safely and learning something valuable. With PlayIQ, screen time becomes skill time! Perfect For Preschoolers & primary kids (ages 3–10) Parents and teachers looking for interactive learning tools Kids who love games but need an educational twist Learning has never been this much fun — start your child’s journey with PlayIQ today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayIQ at none against Join the Dots's 1. Join the Dots's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Join the Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Join the Dots | PlayIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (135 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kedronic UAB | Nitin Nagar |
In-app purchases
Join the Dots
- Unlock all pages$2.99
PlayIQ
No in-app purchases
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